Banghart says the tree trunk just arrived from the manufacturer in Minnesota, and must be installed within the next week because it is so big.

“We’ll be picking it up with the crane and lowering the trunk into position,” Banghart says. “It’ll be mounted and then it’ll be wrapped. Final installation of the branches and final painting will occur after the building is closed in and heated.”

Interior work and landscaping at the SLAM site will get underway this spring and summer.

Other large or heavy SLAM exhibits to be installed this year include a section of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, a Russian cannon, an Alaska-Gastineau Mine locomotive, and the green sculpture Nimbus after it has been repaired and restored.

MudroomsReal people. real stories. Live, on stage. “Mudrooms” is a community-powered monthly event in Juneau, where real people tell real stories, live. Anchorage has “Arctic Entries”. In Juneau, we’re just as sophisticated – just a little muddier. Mudrooms’ creators are Amanda Compton and Alida Bus. Audio production by Marc Wheeler.

Focus On Community“Focus on Community” is an hour long, public affairs program hosted by different volunteer, community members each week. The format ranges from in-studio discussions, to live call-ins. Topics vary from peace initiatives to mental health problems to hotly debated town issues. Any and all community members are invited to present a show idea and work with us to bring it the air.

Telling Tales with Ms. GEach week, host, Ms.G, reads a selection of writing based around a given theme. Audio of her show is available the following day here on our website.